Michael Cavanagh: 'Michael Jamieson will thrive under pressure'

Scotland's Commonwealth Games chairman Michael Cavanagh has claimed that Michael Jamieson will thrive under pressure on day one of the swimming on Thursday.

Jamieson, 25, has been tipped as a contender for the gold medal in Thursday's 200m breaststroke, and his performances are expected to hand the rest of the Scottish athletes a big boost.

"Michael is always confident, he knows what shape he's in, he's talking confidently. Of all the athletes in the team, if you're looking for someone to step up when the pressure on, Michael is your man," Cavanagh told reporters in Glasgow.

"We haven't stuck Michael up there to lead us, but he's that kind of athlete. He is confident and he seems to thrive on this pressure. That's the kind of athlete you want to lead from the front.

"He's the kind of guy who recognises the impact it can have. So, while he wants to win gold for himself, he's well aware of what a boost he can deliver to the team."

Jamieson claimed silver in the same event at the 2012 Olympics.